Morris Jeff Community School

Charter School 1,442 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Morris Jeff Community School is a premier tuition-free, open-admissions public charter school located in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans. Serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade, the school is globally recognized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Its curriculum is built upon the IB framework, which emphasizes critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and inquiry-based learning, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to engage as responsible global citizens.

Beyond its academic rigor, Morris Jeff is deeply committed to its identity as a "community school." It integrates the arts, service learning, and a focus on social-emotional development into the daily experience, creating an inclusive environment that welcomes families from diverse backgrounds across the city. By fostering strong partnerships between students, parents, and the broader New Orleans community, the school strives to provide a holistic educational experience that prepares graduates for success in higher education and beyond.

1,442

Total Students

114.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Jeff Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	450
Black	657
Asian	11
Two or More	59
American Indian	2

Black
657 (45.6%)
Hispanic
450 (31.2%)
White
263 (18.2%)
Two or More
59 (4.1%)
Asian
11 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Morris Jeff Community School
Phone:	(504)373-6258
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	844
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 84

Grade 9 121

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 112

Grade 12 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morris Jeff Community School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	111
Grade 6	90
Grade 7	79
Grade 8	84
Grade 9	121
Grade 10	115
Grade 11	112
Grade 12	122